Documentation - N8nForge

Everything you need to know to get started with N8nForge and generate powerful n8n workflows.

Quick Start Guide

Step 1: Sign Up

Create a free account to get started. No credit card required for the free tier.

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Step 2: Describe Your Workflow

Navigate to the generator and describe what you want to automate. Be specific about:

The trigger (webhook, schedule, email, etc.)
Data sources and APIs you want to connect
Any transformations or logic needed
Where the data should go (database, email, API, etc.)

Step 3: Generate

Click "Generate Workflow" and our AI will create a complete n8n workflow configuration in JSON format. This typically takes 10-30 seconds depending on complexity.

Step 4: Import to n8n

Download the generated JSON file and import it into your n8n instance:

Open n8n
Click "Import from File" or "Import from URL"
Upload the downloaded JSON
Review and configure credentials
Test and activate

Writing Effective Descriptions

Good Example

"Create a workflow that triggers when a webhook receives a new user signup. Extract the email and name from the payload, validate the email format, create a new contact in Mailchimp with tags 'new-user' and 'website-signup', send a welcome email using SendGrid template 'welcome-v2', and log the signup to a PostgreSQL database table called 'users'."

Poor Example

"Make a workflow for email stuff"

This is too vague - the AI needs specific details about triggers, data sources, and outputs.

Key Elements to Include

Trigger: What starts the workflow (webhook, schedule, manual, etc.)
Input Data: What data you're working with and its structure
Processing: Any transformations, validations, or logic
Integrations: Specific services and their actions
Output: Where results should go and in what format
Error Handling: What should happen if something fails

Supported Integrations

N8nForge can generate workflows using any n8n node. Popular integrations include:

Communication

• Gmail, Outlook, SendGrid
• Slack, Discord, Telegram
• Twilio (SMS/Voice)

Data & Databases

• PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB
• Google Sheets, Airtable
• Redis, Elasticsearch

Marketing & CRM

• Mailchimp, HubSpot, Salesforce
• ActiveCampaign, ConvertKit
• Stripe, PayPal

Development

• GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
• Jira, Linear, Asana
• HTTP Request, Webhooks

For a complete list of supported nodes, see the official n8n integrations page.

Best Practices

1. Review Before Deploying

Always review generated workflows before deploying to production. Check credentials, test with sample data, and verify error handling.

2. Use Descriptive Names

Give your workflows descriptive names that explain their purpose. This makes them easier to manage in your n8n instance.

3. Test with Sample Data

Use n8n's test mode to run workflows with sample data before activating them. This helps catch configuration issues early.

4. Secure Your Credentials

Never commit credentials to version control. Use n8n's credential system and environment variables for sensitive data.

5. Monitor and Iterate

Monitor workflow executions in n8n. If you notice issues, you can regenerate with more specific requirements or adjust the workflow manually.

Troubleshooting

Workflow Won't Import

If n8n rejects the import, check:

You're using a compatible n8n version (1.0+)
The JSON file isn't corrupted
Required nodes are installed in your n8n instance

Missing Credentials

Generated workflows reference credential placeholders. You'll need to configure these in n8n after import with your actual API keys and credentials.

Workflow Not Triggering

Ensure the workflow is activated (toggle in top right of n8n editor) and that trigger conditions are met (webhook URLs are correct, schedules are configured, etc.).

Example Workflows

Browse our library of pre-generated workflows for common use cases:

View Example Workflows →

Need Help?

Can't find what you're looking for? Contact our support team and we'll help you generate the perfect workflow.